Unlike many professions where the burgeoning use of artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to leave a wholesale loss of jobs in its wake, the outlook for dentistry and AI is sunny. AI’s wonders are poised to remake the way dentistry is done.

Congratulations to 2022 dental school graduates! Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage offers new grads malpractice insurance their first year out of dental school at no cost. It’s included as one of AGD’s membership benefits.

Attention students, residents and 2022 graduates! The New Dentist Lounge at AGD2022 will feature a mentorship event and reception, free courses, refreshments, and the chance to build lifelong networking connections.

Next week is your last chance to secure early bird pricing for AGD2022. Whether it’s the world-class education or fun destination, AGD2022 is set to deliver an experience that lives up to its billing as the premier meeting for general dentists.

Artificial intelligence (AI) applies to any computer technology that employs algorithms to learn like humans do, i.e., make decisions based on data patterns. It sounds complicated, and, at its core, it is, but dentists today can easily take advantage of AI to enhance marketing efforts.

Maxillofacial metastases are rare but signify advanced disease progression. A new case report in General Dentistry describes a patient with previously diagnosed invasive ductal breast carcinoma who developed a metastatic lesion in the maxillary gingiva.

AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.